Chapter 119
Because Xu Gui and his family were introduced by Fu's father, the Wei family treated them very warmly and politely, without any sign of neglect.
Mr. Fu's friend's full name is Wei Yunkai. He is 48 years old this year, in his prime. However, he looks rather thin and seems a bit dazed. He exudes a sickly aura.
"Uncle Wei, are you sick?" Fu Xia asked him with concern.
Wei Yunkai snapped out of his reverie, widened his eyes as if trying to cheer himself up, and sighed with a smile, "Yes, I'm getting old, and my body is getting uncomfortable here and there... but it's nothing serious, just minor ailments."
"That's why I told you to stop thinking about your work all the time and take better care of your health." Wei Yunkai's wife brought over a bowl of soup and handed it to her husband, her words sounding both reproachful and angry.
She retorted playfully, "With your older brother in charge at the company, aren't you at ease?"
Wei Yunkai took the hot soup, took a sip, and sighed, "It's not that I don't trust my elder brother, it's just that I built the company from scratch, and I always feel uneasy if I don't keep an eye on it."
“I’ve seen it clearly now, you’re destined to be a hard worker.” His wife sighed, then frowned and complained, “But, it was fine before, you were healthy before, you could abuse yourself however you wanted without any problem, but now the doctor has told you to take good care of your health and need to rest more, but you won’t listen at all!”
"Are company matters more important than your health?"
Wei Yunkai's wife was somewhat annoyed, "Even if you don't trust your eldest brother, don't you trust Junjun and the others? Junjun and the others are your own sons. You entrust the company to them, don't you trust them?"
Wei Yunkai glanced awkwardly at Xu Gui and the others, and said in a low voice, "Why are you saying these things in front of outsiders?"
The wife raised her voice: "If I don't explain this to you carefully in front of outsiders, will you listen? I've told you before to put aside your work at the company, and you readily agreed, but have you ever listened to me even once?"
As the wife spoke, tears streamed down her face. She turned away from her husband, wiping her tears as she said, "Am I saying all this for my own sake? Isn't it all for your health? The doctor said your body can't take any more strain. Do you really have to wait until something bad happens before you realize how serious it is?"
Seeing his wife's displeasure, Wei Yunkai quickly said, "Jun Jun and the others are my own children, of course I trust them, it's just that they are so young, I'm afraid they can't control them..."
"Ultimately, you just don't believe the kids are capable..."
"I didn't!"
The couple sat there arguing, while Xu Gui and the other outsiders sat to the side, unsure of what to say, and could only remain silent and unassuming.
Yuan Lu and Yang Haolin were somewhat embarrassed by the scene, looking restless and uncomfortable.
Xu Gui casually grabbed a handful of cookies from the table, stuffed a handful into each of their hands, and whispered, "Have some cookies." She was perfectly comfortable with herself.
It has to be said that having food really reduced the awkwardness in people's hearts a bit, and Yuan Lu and Yang Haolin seemed a bit more at ease.
Just as the Wei couple were about to argue, Yang Haolin quickly shifted the camera away. The camera then focused on Xu Gui. Because the sound was muted, no one could hear anything but see Xu Gui eating cookies one by one.
Oh, and the way she stuffed cookies into Yuan Lu and Yang Haolin's hands. Of course, she didn't show favoritism; since she gave some to Yuan Lu and Yang Haolin, she didn't forget to give some to Fu Xia next to her as well.
Seeing this scene, netizens couldn't help but sigh: Xu Gui really knows how to treat everyone equally; everyone is taken care of.
Another thing is that if Xu Gui can't make it in the fortune-telling industry, he should have a bright future as a food vlogger. Not the kind of food vlogger that attracts people with the amount of food he eats, but the quality—Xu Gui's food looks delicious.
If she were to become a mukbang streamer, watching her eat would probably make me eat an extra bowl of rice.
While Xu Gui and his friends were eating biscuits one after another, the atmosphere between Wei Yunkai and his wife across from them finally eased a bit.
"...My brother has worked under you for so long and knows the company so well. With him helping Junjun and the others, what are you worried about?" The wife was coaxed into a smile instead of tears, and said in a gentle tone, "Don't tell me you think my brother has ill intentions towards our family? You don't trust him?"
Wei Yunkai was both amused and exasperated by his wife's words. He said, "What are you thinking? I've seen all the help my elder brother has given me over the years. How could I not trust him?"
Wei Yunkai pondered, "I'm just thinking about who I should entrust the company to during my recovery. Junjun is the eldest, but he's too soft-hearted. Kang Kang is more assertive than his older brother, but he's too eccentric and irritable..."
Speaking of which, Wei Yunkai has quite a few children: four sons and one daughter. Two of his four sons are twins, and his daughter is the youngest. Apart from the two youngest, the three sons all have different personalities. The only thing they have in common is that none of them seem to be suited to managing a company.
Wei Yunkai sighed, "This company is my life's work, and I don't want to see it destroyed. So, we must carefully select who will manage the company."
His wife's eyes were still glistening with tears. She blinked and asked, "So, are you sure you want to choose someone?"
“Of course not,” Wei Yunkai said, his gaze silently falling on Xu Gui. “So, that’s why I’ve come to find outside help.”
foreign aid?
The wife's bewildered gaze followed her husband's and landed on Xu Gui and the others. Then, her expression also became bewildered. She looked at her husband uncertainly, her eyes asking: "External reinforcements? Just these few people?"
Wei Yunkai nodded and introduced with a smile, "This is Master Xu Gui. She is a diviner, and her fortune telling is incredibly accurate! Master Xu's reputation on the internet is now legendary; everyone knows her!"
He said, "So, I specifically asked her to help us figure out which child should manage our family company!"
wife:?
She silently observed Xu Gui, pondering her husband's words: "A fortune teller?"
Seeing that the couple's eyes had finally fallen on them, Xu Gui finished the last cookie, clapped his hands, took the wet wipes that Yuan Lu handed him, carefully wiped his hands clean, and then spoke to them.
"Mr. Wei, do you mind if I do a live stream?" She first pointed to the camera next to her.
Wei Yunkai glanced at the camera and generously said, "It's okay, I know your rules, Master Xu. You can film as you like, and we don't need to blur our faces."
A shrewd glint flashed in Wei Yunkai's eyes.
No matter which company it is, a change in management will always bring some turmoil to the company. However, if the next manager is handpicked by "Xu Gui," who is known online for his uncanny ability to predict the future, the company's employees may be more accepting of the new boss.
Especially now that we live in a digital age where traffic is everything, inviting this Master Xu can also provide their company with some kind of intangible publicity.
Since he had this plan, Wei Yunkai naturally didn't mind Xu Gui's live stream, and even hoped that Xu Gui and others would stream more so that netizens would watch more.
Since the person involved had said so... Xu Gui naturally had to comply, so he directly asked Yang Haolin to turn off the sound and Ma Saikai's voice. Suddenly, the previously quiet live stream was filled with sound again.
Netizens were immediately excited:
Wow, finally there's sound! Before the live stream started, I almost felt like I was watching a silent movie.
It's been so quiet for so long, and now that there's sudden noise, I'm actually a little unaccustomed to it!
[Hey, that's Mr. Wei from that big company! I heard he was sick before, and now it seems he really is!]
Wow! So he's the big boss of some business! Xu Gui's clients are getting richer and richer these days. Rich people go to Xu Gui for fortune telling, and I've also had my fortune told by Xu Gui, so I'm definitely rich, no doubt about it.
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Wei Yunkai is considered a celebrity online.
He is a self-made millionaire. A certain company was founded by him. He seized the opportunity when he was young and was riding the wave of opportunity. Although he is only 47 years old now, he is already a billionaire. Therefore, he is always on the list whenever netizens make a list of young and promising big bosses.
Wei Yunkai was very amiable towards Xu Gui and the others, after all, he needed their help.
“I haven’t been feeling well lately. The doctor said I can’t overwork myself and need to rest more,” Wei Yunkai told Xu Gui. “The only thing I’m worried about right now is my company. It’s the culmination of most of my life’s hard work, and it has so many employees who need to make a living. If I don’t manage it well, I won’t be able to sleep well.”
"I've not only let down my life's work, but also the company's employees!"
"So, whether for my own sake or for the sake of the company's employees, I have to make proper arrangements for the company's affairs."
Wei Yunkai talked for a while before finally getting to the point: "I have five children. I won't talk about the two younger ones, one is still in kindergarten, and one is still in junior high school. Only the three older ones are still somewhat useful..."
"The eldest and second eldest are twins, both twenty-eight years old this year, which is an age when they should be able to take charge. The youngest is a bit younger, twenty-five years old, but he is also quite capable. What I'm worried about now is which of these three children is more suitable to manage the company!"
He looked at Xu Gui: "I wonder if Master Xu has any good suggestions regarding this matter?"
Xu Gui: I think your question is right up my alley. How should I answer it?
She turned her head slightly and saw the woman sitting next to Wei Yunkai.
Wei Yunkai's wife looked very beautiful. She was a woman in her forties with tight and clear skin. Because she lived a carefree life, she exuded a refined and noble air. At this moment, she sat next to her husband, looking rather restless.
"Jun Jun and the others seem to have arrived. I'll go out and take a look..." The woman stood up and hurriedly walked out.
Wei Yunkai smiled and said to Xu Gui, "Master Xu, you don't need to answer me first. I have already called my three sons over. After you have seen them, you may have a clearer understanding of which of the three is more suitable."
Xu Gui nodded with a smile.
Wei Yun greeted them, "Have some tea, have some tea..."
While Xu Gui and the others were having tea, Wei Yunkai's wife came in from outside with Wei Yunkai's three sons. In addition, there was a middle-aged man who looked very much like Wei Yunkai, but appeared to be a little older than Wei Yunkai.
Fu Xia turned around when she heard the noise and saw a group of five people walking in: Wei Yunkai's three sons, his wife, and the middle-aged man who looked a lot like him.
At first glance, these five people look like a family... Pshaw!
Fu Xia shook her head vigorously, glancing guiltily at Uncle Wei across from her. She felt that the thought in her mind was completely inexplicable—thankfully, Uncle Wei didn't know what she was thinking, otherwise Uncle Wei would have become Wei's enemy.
Wei Yunkai didn't notice the subtle expression on Fu Xia's face. He was happy to see his three sons come over, and their sickly complexions looked much better.
He looked at the middle-aged man and asked in a friendly tone, "Brother, what brings you here too?"
Wei Yunkai's older brother is named Wei Yunqiang, and he looks very similar to Wei Yunkai, especially his eyebrows and eyes. They are practically identical. Anyone can tell that the two are brothers just by looking at each other.
The two brothers were very close since childhood, so when Wei Yun started his own company, he arranged for his older brother to work there, trusting him greatly.
Wei Yunqiang walked over and said, "I knew it was about company matters when I heard you called Junjun and the others over, so I came to check on things... So, have you decided who among the three of them should manage the company?"
He plopped down next to Wei Yunkai and said, "Actually, I think it's fine to hand the company over to any of the three brothers. They're brothers and have a good relationship. No matter who takes over the company, the other two won't sit idly by."
Upon hearing this, the three brothers who had already come over repeatedly expressed their loyalty, saying that no matter which of the three brothers was in charge of which management company, the other two would do their best to help him.
Wei Yunkai was clearly pleased with his three sons' attitude, his face showing great satisfaction. He praised them, saying, "I know you three brothers are all good. You are all my sons. Actually, I would be at ease no matter who I hand the company over to!"
He sighed, “However, the company is not my private property. I have to be responsible for the other shareholders and the many employees... So, I have to make the right choice about who will manage the company.”
After hearing this, the three sons all expressed their support for whatever their father did, and the atmosphere among the three brothers was incredibly harmonious.
In addition, these three people are quite good-looking, tall and long-legged, making the scene rather pleasing to the eye.
Netizens immediately commented: "The atmosphere in the Wei family is so nice! I originally thought that brothers in wealthy families would only turn against each other. TV dramas have misled me!"
Clearly, Wei Yunkai was also proud of his three sons' harmonious relationship. He looked at Xu Gui and said with some pride, "How about it, Master Xu? Aren't my three sons pretty good?"
"..." Xu Gui looked at him silently and asked, "Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"
The information revealed in her words was quite profound. Wei Yunkai's expression froze, and at that moment, only one thought occupied his mind: he suddenly had a bad feeling.
"What is the truth, and what is a lie?" he asked cautiously.
Xu Gui sighed, "The truth is, your three sons are practically fighting like cats in private, and you still think they're brothers and sisters."
Wei Yunkai slightly opened his eyes.
"What are you saying?" Wei's second son was furious, pointing at Xu Gui and cursing, "You damned liar, you're lying through your teeth!"
Xu Gui looked at Wei Yunkai and said, "Mr. Wei, you specifically invited me here?"
Wei Yunkai turned his head slightly to look at the person beside him and whispered a rebuke: "Shut up!"
Wei's second son was both anxious and angry: "...But!"
Wei Yunkai looked at him without any expression of joy or anger. The second son of the Wei family opened his mouth, then closed it again in frustration, remaining silent. However, although he couldn't speak, his eyes were quite expressive. He glared fiercely at Xu Gui with his eyes.
Unfortunately, Xu Gui wasn't bothered by being glared at; after all, people in their line of work are prone to attracting hatred.
"Only the mediocre are not envied!" Xu Gui sighed slowly, smiling as he looked at the second son of the Wei family: "In that case, I should be considered a very talented person, right?"
Wei's second son: "..."
Wei Yunkai said with a faint smile, "My second son has a bad temper, which made Master Xu laugh at me."
Xu Gui smiled and nodded: "He is indeed quite funny."
Wei's second son: ?
Wei's second son really wanted to curse, especially at Xu Gui, but since his father was sitting to the side, he could only swallow his anger and mutter curses in his heart.
Wei Yunkai looked at Xu Gui and said, "According to Master Xu, then what is the lie you're telling?"
"No way, of course it's because your three sons have a really good relationship! They're incredibly close!" Xu Guiyi spread his hands and said, "But Mr. Wei, you invited me here specifically so I wouldn't tell you a lie, would you?"
Wei Yunkai's expression was neither happy nor angry; after all, he had guessed what the lie was based on Xu Guiqian's first sentence.
“I invited Master Xu here so that I could hear the truth,” he said sincerely. “Therefore, Master Xu can speak freely and without reservation here.”
Xu Gui nodded slightly: "Since you put it that way, then I understand."
Wei Yunkai: ...I suddenly feel a little lost.
“Yun Kai,” Wei Yunqiang suddenly spoke up, looking at Xu Gui with a scrutinizing gaze, “Aren’t you being too frivolous to entrust the selection of our company’s future successor to such a young man?”
Wei Yunkai said, "Master Xu is a diviner, which is why I invited her to be my consultant..."
"Fortune telling?" Wei Yunqiang sneered, "Come on, when did you become so superstitious? I don't believe in fortune telling. If it were reliable, everyone would quit their jobs and just go to this Miss Xu to tell them how to get rich overnight."
He said softly, "I think you're not only physically ill, but your brain is sick too, which is why you came up with this whole thing."
Wei Yunkai: "Brother, don't hold a grudge against Master Xu too much. Master Xu is quite famous online. You can find out by doing a little research... And don't worry, of course I won't listen to Master Xu completely on this matter. I have my own opinions. What Master Xu says will only be taken as a preliminary consideration. The final decision will still be made by me!"
He stated, "I will evaluate all aspects to determine which of the three brothers, Junjun, is the most suitable successor!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Yunqiang still disagreed, saying, "Don't you think what you're doing is too frivolous? After you've made things difficult for her, are you going to use the excuse that this young lady is a fortune teller to convince the other shareholders of the company? Do you think that's convincing?"
"I think you're really delirious from your illness!"
Wei Yunqiang looked at him with a disappointed expression. Of course, his reasoning was quite valid: "What you're doing will only make the shareholders distrust Junjun and the others more! I think that who among the three Junjun brothers can manage the company should not be determined by one person's words or so-called divination, but by their abilities!"
"Besides, you didn't even discuss this with us before you did it. You need to understand that company matters are not child's play. How could you make such a frivolous decision?" he questioned.
Wei Yunkai was deep in thought.
Wei Yunkai's wife also said softly, "What my elder brother said makes sense. Yunkai, how can the matter of succession be decided by so-called divine calculations? Don't you know better than this Master Xu how capable Junjun and his two brothers are?"
And netizens couldn't help but nod in agreement upon hearing this.
[While I also think Xu Gui is very capable and has a flawless strategy, it does seem a bit frivolous to decide the future successor of a company based on just a few words from her.]
[But didn't Boss Wei say that Xu Gui's words were only for reference? The final decision rests with Boss Wei himself!]
Although I'm a fan of Xiao Gui, it's really not a good idea for him to get involved in this matter. While Boss Wei is the owner of a certain company, there are other shareholders and investors. Just because Boss Wei trusts Xiao Gui doesn't mean everyone else does. This whole thing will likely only bring trouble to Xiao Gui in the end.
It seems Xu Gui's trip has been in vain; he probably won't earn much money today.
Actually, Boss Wei is quite reliable. I heard that both brothers are from the countryside, but they are both very capable!
Haha, you people are really strange. On the one hand, you say that our Little Turtle is amazing at fortune telling and is accurate every time, but on the other hand, you say that it is too frivolous to let her decide the successor of a company! But how is it frivolous to let our Little Turtle predict the successor who can lead the company to glory without having to use the company to make mistakes?
Oh, so choosing a spendthrift heir based on one's own subjective will is no joke, is it?
...
The live stream chat erupted in debate, but the online arguments haven't yet affected Xu Gui and his team's current situation.
Wei Yunqiang looked directly at Xu Gui and said, "This... Miss Xu, right? It seems you've made a wasted trip today. Don't worry, we won't let you go for nothing. I'll have my secretary transfer one million to you later as your travel expenses!"
"Now, please leave."
Wei Yunqiang's attitude was visibly tough, even a bit arrogant. If it were someone with a high sense of self-respect, they would probably be so angry that they would turn around and leave after being spoken to like that.
but……
Xu Gui thought to himself: I'm not an ordinary person, I'm just an ordinary tortoise.
We ordinary tortoises won't give up until we achieve our goal, and Xu Gui's current goal is naturally to make money. So... Wei Yunqiang is irrelevant; just treat his words as nonsense.
Xu Gui thought for a moment, then looked at Wei Yunkai and said seriously, "Mr. Wei, if you are willing to pay me five million, then I can give you a satisfactory answer and a satisfactory reason for why you came to see me today..."
"After all, you invited me here because you think none of your three sons are any good, right?"
If Wei Yunkai had found one of his three sons to be useful and reliable, he wouldn't have remained uncertain and even considered relying on "external forces" to make a decision.
It has to be said that Xu Gui's words really struck a chord with Wei Yunkai. Hearing Xu Gui say this, he was moved. As for the three Wei brothers, they were furious, furious that they felt insulted by Xu Gui.
The three Wei brothers: How are they all useless? This is utter slander and insult!
Wei Yunqiang narrowed his eyes and said sternly, "Miss Xu, aren't you being far too greedy? You're not satisfied with just one million for this trip? You're even asking my brother for five million. This is outrageous!"
“One is willing to hit, and the other is willing to be hit. How is this extortion? This is clearly business.” Xu Gui glanced at Wei Yunqiang and said meaningfully, “This gentleman, um, the other Mr. Wei, you’ve gone to great lengths to prevent me from staying here. Are you afraid that I’ll say something that will be detrimental to you?”
Wei Yunqiang's expression changed, and he declared righteously, "...Nonsense! Would I be afraid of you saying anything detrimental to me? I, Wei Yunqiang, have lived an upright and honest life! I'm not afraid of your nonsense."
He sneered, "Everything I've done is for the sake of our company!"
"Oh." Xu Gui simply replied, still looking at Wei Yunkai, "Mr. Wei, have you thought it through? Do you want me to leave now, or do you agree to my request, give me five million, and let me give you an answer?"
She smiled and said, "Believe me, you won't regret this answer."
Wei Yun began, "Since that's the case..."
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